“They have shown” – Chris Sutton makes prediction for huge Chelsea vs Arsenal clash

Chelsea host Arsenal in a huge top of the table clash on Sunday, and former Blue Chris Sutton has given his prediction for the game.

The Blues recorded an impressive 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, and have now won four games in a row and kept four consecutive clean sheets.

Enzo Maresca’s men head into the top of the table clash six points behind leaders Arsenal, and a first win against the Gunners since 2021 would see them cut the gap to three points.

Chris Sutton makes Chelsea vs Arsenal prediction

Chelsea have been boosted by the news Cole Palmer is available, and Maresca has confirmed he’s fit to start if required.

This is arguably both teams biggest game of the season, and there are a lot of interesting sub plots, with Noni Madueke returning to Chelsea for the first time since leaving in the summer.

There’s also the battle between Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice in midfield, which is sure to be key to who potentially gets the win.

Chelsea are in good form having won four games in a row. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Gary Cahill has predicted a win for Chelsea, and now former striker Sutton has had his say on the weekend’s big game.

“Chelsea have kept three clean sheets in a row now too, so they are looking pretty solid at the back, but I still think Arsenal will be too powerful for them,” he told BBC Sport.

“Mikel Arteta’s side showed how good they are when they beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

“They have shown they can beat any team in any way, out-muscle them, out-fight them or out-play them, and they will be ready for Chelsea.”

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Chelsea sprung a surprise against Barcelona when Maresca fielded no striker, and Sutton thinks the Italian could opt to do the same again.

“Maresca might go with some pace up top again like he did against Barcelona’s high line, but Arsenal will have too much nous for them and I actually think they will win pretty comfortably.

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“Chelsea have made a really good start to the season but I don’t see them, or anyone else, pushing Arsenal close in the title race.

“Sutton’s prediction: 0-2.”